- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Providence, RI
Silver Spring School
Federal NCES profile for Silver Spring School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440033000106
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Spring School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Rhode Island schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Rhode Island schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in East Providence · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Spring School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Spring School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in East Providence, RI.
School address
District: East Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440033000106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Silver Spring School grew from 219 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 440033000106 · East Providence, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 10.6:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: East Providence High (1,691 students)
Silver Spring School grew from 219 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Silver Spring School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Providenc
East Providence High
1,691 students
- Edward Martin 564
Edward Martin Middle
564 students
- Waddington Sch 554
Waddington School
554 students
- Riverside Midd 549
Riverside Middle School
549 students
- Myron J. Franc 391
Myron J. Francis Elementary
391 students
- This school 223
Silver Spring School
223 students
What this shows Silver Spring School reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Spring School compares
Silver Spring School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Rhode Island and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▲ 2% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 14% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,096
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
African American 15.2%
Two or More 12.1%
Asian 8.5%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Silver Spring School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for East Providence reports $19,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Silver Spring School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Providence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward Martin Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waddington School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Myron J. Francis Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Spring School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in East Providence
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kent Heights School
Standard public school
251 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Orlo Avenue School
Standard public school
245 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Agnes B. Hennessey School
Standard public school
242 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Emma G. Whiteknact School
Standard public school
216 students 9.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silver Spring School
How many students attend Silver Spring School?
Silver Spring School has 223 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Providence, RI. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Spring School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Spring School is 10.6:1, which is 23% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silver Spring School?
40.2% of students at Silver Spring School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Spring School?
The largest demographic group at Silver Spring School is White at 48.4% of enrollment, in East Providence, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Spring School?
Silver Spring School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Silver Spring School rank among elementary schools in East Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Spring School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in East Providence, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in East Providence on the city page.
What other schools are in East Providence?
Besides Silver Spring School, East Providence also operates East Providence High (1,691 students), Edward Martin Middle (564 students), and Waddington School (554 students). See the East Providence district page for the complete list.